Saturday, January 12, 2013

I've been working on an android app lately that can be used to tune instruments. I've run into a road block with the pitch detection, so I'm starting over and making the code nicer. While I'm at it, I figure I may as well share some of what I've learned!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

December 21, 2012 came and went, and the world is still here. I didn't look a lot into the Mayan Calendar, but I think I remember reading that every time one of their circle calendar thingeys rolls over, it's a new era that brings change.

Every year, on December 31, people decide to make new years resolutions. This year, why not assume the Mayans had something going right and make a resolution to see change?

People have been chanting about "change" a lot lately, but what has really changed? And why are we still living relatively ordinary lives? Myself, I am terrified of change! I like my comfort zone, and I'm sure most of you prefer to not take risks, too.

We all have opportunities. Why not take them? You have a lot to lose, but you have even more to gain!

I stopped spending so much time programming a while back. I got a guitar and played it until my fingers blistered and cracked. On the 31st, I bought a new car. Yesterday, someone called me and asked me to come work at some company.

Change. I have an option to refuse it and continue to live in comfort. I think I'll make a change in my habits and seek to change. I'm taking the risk, making a gamble, and I think the odds are in my favor. Will you join me?

I got my first blow yesterday. I'm apparently not as great at singing and playing the guitar as I thought. I knew I wasn't great, but am I not at least a little good? Nope! But I also found some encouragement in an unlikely place. I found a youtube video of one of my favorite singers when she was younger. I love her to death, but she just could not sing! Now, she's going on world tours! If she can do it, why can't I? And if I can do it, why the hell are you still reading this? Get out there and live a little!

About Me

Programmer, talks to self, crazy thoughts, terrible at song-writing and singing though I would never agree with that, odd musical tastes, embarks upon extremely odd adventures, thinks bamboo caterpillars are tasty, and went to TCHS, NEMCC, and MSU.